SEO+ Lead Infrastructure Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled SEO+ Lead Infrastructure Engineer to oversee and optimise our cloud and infrastructure architecture. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable, secure, and efficient cloud-based solutions across multiple platforms including AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Azure, and private cloud environments. This role requires a deep understanding of cloud architecture, virtualisation, automation tools, and software development practices to support our organisation’s digital transformation initiatives. The ideal applicant will possess strong leadership capabilities and a proactive approach to infrastructure management within a dynamic IT environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and deployment of scalable cloud infrastructure solutions using AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Azure, OpenStack, and private cloud environments.
• Develop automation scripts and manage infrastructure as code using Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, Bash (Unix shell), Chef, Puppet, and other configuration management tools.
• Oversee containerisation and orchestration platforms such as Docker and Kubernetes to facilitate microservices architecture.
• Manage virtualisation environments including VMware and other hypervisors to optimise resource utilisation.
• Implement robust security protocols including VPNs, firewalls, and access controls to safeguard cloud infrastructure.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate APIs, web services (REST), SaaS, PaaS solutions, and ensure seamless deployment of applications across multiple platforms.
• Maintain high availability and disaster recovery strategies for cloud-based systems involving IaaS, PaaS, SQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle), NoSQL databases (such as MongoDB), and Microsoft SQL Server.
• Monitor system performance metrics; troubleshoot issues related to operating systems (Linux/Windows), application deployment pipelines using Jenkins or Git; ensure SDLC adherence.
• Lead efforts in infrastructure optimisation through scripting in Python, Go, Ruby on Rails or JavaScript for automation tasks or custom integrations.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies in cloud computing (including IoT) and recommend innovative solutions aligned with organisational goals.

Skills

• Extensive experience with cloud platforms including AWS (S3), Google Cloud Platform, Azure; strong understanding of cloud architecture principles.
• Proficiency in virtualisation technologies such as VMware; containerisation with Docker; orchestration with Kubernetes.
• Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash (Unix shell), Python; familiarity with Ruby on Rails is advantageous.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform; configuration management via Ansible, Chef or Puppet.
• Experience managing databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle; familiarity with NoSQL solutions like MongoDB is desirable.
• Solid understanding of web services (REST APIs), SaaS/PaaS/IaaS models; service-oriented architecture principles.
• Competence in operating systems including Linux (Ubuntu/CentOS) and Windows Server environments.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or Git; software deployment strategies.
• Knowledge of network security protocols including VPNs; experience with Citrix environments is a plus.
• Ability to develop software components using JavaScript, Java or.NET frameworks; experience with application development is beneficial.
• Strong problem-solving skills coupled with excellent organisational abilities to lead complex projects effectively.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional eager to lead innovative infrastructure projects within a collaborative team environment dedicated to technological excellence and continuous improvement.

Pay: £25,420.00-£52,320.00 per year

Work Location: In person